# Firestore Database

Firestore is a flexible, scalable database for mobile, web, and server development from Google Cloud Platform. It's part of Firebase, a platform for developing mobile and web applications. Firestore is a NoSQL document database that simplifies storing, syncing, and querying data across multiple platforms and devices.

There are two Firestore Database modes to choose from:

* **Firestore Native Mode** is the default mode for Firestore. It provides a richer feature set and supports more advanced querying capabilities, such as compound queries and real-time updates. Use Firestore Native for new projects and applications that require real-time updates and advanced querying features.
* **Datastore Mode** provides a subset of Firestore's features and capabilities, supports a simpler data model, and lacks support for nested subcollections. Use Datastore Mode for migrating existing applications from Google Cloud Datastore to Firestore or for applications that do not require real-time updates or complex querying capabilities.

## Creating a Firestore Database

1. From the **Tenant** list box, select your Tenant name.
2. From the DuploCloud portal, navigate to **Cloud Services** -> **Firestore Database**.
3. Click **Add**. The **Add Firestore DB** page displays.<br>

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4. In the **Name** field, enter a name for your database.
5. From the **Type** list box, select **FIRESTORE\_NATIVE** or **DATASTORE\_MODE**.
6. Select your location from the **Location** list box.
7. From the **Point in Time Recovery Enablement** list box, enable or disable point in time recovery, or lock your resources pessimistically.
8. From the **Delete Protection State list box,** enable or disable delete protection.
9. Click **Create**. Your Firestore Database is created.

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